The Ducaton Gallery will open on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 5:00 PM, at the Conference Center at Via Alviano 18, Gorizia.

In 2024, Trieste-born painter Annamaria Ducaton (1936-2026), on the occasion of the centenary of the University of Trieste, has donated a series of paintings entitled "La donna del mare" (The Lady from the Sea) to the University. Created between 1984 and 1985, the cycle consists of 28 canvases and is inspired by Henrik Ibsen's 1889 play of the same name. It explores an emotional journey in which the artist engages in dialogue with her mother, the actress Giannina Herman Macknig, and Ellida, the protagonist of Ibsen's play.

As a tribute and token of gratitude to the recently deceased painter, the University of Trieste has dedicated a gallery to her, where her "La donna del mare" series will remain permanently on display.

PROGRAMME:

5:00 PM - INSTITUTIONAL GREETINGS:
• Donata Vianelli, Rector of the University of Trieste
• Chiara Gatta, Councilor and Deputy Mayor of the Municipality of Gorizia
• Roberta Demartin, President of the CARIGO Foundation and Board of Directors
• Sergio Orzan, President of CONSUNIGO
• Francesca Fiorentini, Coordinator of smaTs - University Museum System of the University of Trieste
• Fabio Zorzet, Gallery Manager, Rettori Tribbio Art Gallery, Trieste

Moderator: Paolo Quazzolo, Professor of Theatre History at the University of Trieste

5:15 PM - AROUND THE THOUGHT OF FREEDOM: ANNAMARIA, GIANNINA, AND ELLIDA
By Paolo Quazzolo, with Francesca Boldrin
Piano: Maestro Rudy Fantin

RIBBON CUTTING
Guided tour by Massimo Degrassi, Director of DISU at the University of Trieste

6:30 PM: Convivial moment at the end of the inauguration